School Nurse - per-diem, substitute

The Children's Center for Communication

WHERE COMMUNICATION COMES FIRST - Since 1876 -

Learn more at www.cccbsd.org

The Children's Center for Communication and Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) is seeking a substitute highly qualified registered nurse (RN) to join our current team of nurses, including our director of nursing. Located in Beverly, Massachusetts, CCCBSD is a therapeutic - educational program serving students ages 3 to 22 with communication, developmental, sensory, medical, and physical challenges.  

School nurse candidates should have a strong pediatric background and an understanding of children with a range of complex medical needs.  Ability to work and collaborate as a team and in a private school setting is critical.  

CCCBSD sub-nurse duties include medication administration, treatment of students and staff for acute illness and/or injuries, maintaining appropriate documentation of medications administered and office visits in the comprehensive school records system, communicating with parents via text, call, email, or in person as appropriate, and activating Emergency Action Plans or any other necessary emergency response if needed.

CCCBSD nurses provide primary support in the areas of: feeding protocols (tube feeding), faculty training on student medical care, response to medical emergencies, and supporting private-duty nurses.  

In supporting the overall health and safety needs of our school community - the CCCBSD medical team is charged with establishing strong communication and positive relationships with students, parents, and all school staff/faculty . 

This per-diem position falls under the leadership of a highly skilled and knowledgeable director of nursing. Our nursing team seeks a substitute nurse who can be on-call as needed. School hours are 7:45am-3:15pm, with a competitive hourly rate provided. 

For more information regarding our program and students-  please visit our website, www.cccbsd.org, and the school's Facebook page.  

Inquiries/letters of interest should be submitted to Rachel Barstow, Chief Program Officer: rechelbarstow@cccbsd.org